Carragher: Not sure how Isaac and Ekitic coexist, £80m substitute is too expensive

August 16: Former Red Army Deputy Carragher talked about whether Ekitic and Isaac could coexist after Liverpool's first round Premier League match.

"We talked to Slot a few days ago and asked him what he thought about the situation. Ekitic can play on the left and can also play against the front line. For me, the only thing that makes me doubt about Isaac's deal is that I'm not sure when Ekitic will get playing time in the position he likes. His position is a forward, but since there is Wilz at the 10th position, it's hard for you to get Isaac and Ekitic to play at the same time. As long as Wilz is fine, you'll be fine. Isaac will be the same. If Isaac joins, Ekitic will likely be the only one who will be his substitute in the end, but if Liverpool signs a player like Isaac, I'm not sure if Ekitic can reach his full potential in the club."

Gary Neville, who was on the show with Carragher, added: "I think it's always been a routine operation for a team with three or four forwards, you let Isaac start, but Ekitic can play 20 to 25 games The game, he will play in the bench in the other 20 games, so he can play in a total of 45 games. £80 million is not as valuable as a substitute player. I feel that he should be the starter, but perhaps Liverpool's financial resources and team level have reached the point where he can regard such a player as the No. 2 striker. Once the main striker is injured, he is a high-quality candidate who can provide protection. Perhaps for us, it is just psychologically difficult to accept this price."

Carragher receives "I just think from the coach's perspective. The players in the locker room are of level. When you spend so much money, Isaac will become one of the core players, just like Allison, Van Dijk, Salah. Sometimes the team needs to compete, and sometimes the players are substitutes. If Isaac comes, Ekitic will become substitutes, and £80 million is too high for a substitute."

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